Highland Park Swallow's Return – A Nordic Tribute to Change and Hope
With the new release Swallow's Return, Highland Park presents another tale from the Orkney Islands – this time inspired by the swallows' annual journey and their symbolic significance for change, hope and homecoming .
Swallow's Return is more than a whisky – it is a poetic tribute to the rhythm of nature, Nordic culture and the strong connection between man and his surroundings.

A whisky with a Nordic soul
Highland Park is known for their deep roots in the history and landscape of the Orkney Islands. With Swallow's Return they tell a new story through taste – a story where the swallow symbolises courage, transformation and longing for home .
The taste reflects this with a character that is both full-bodied and refreshing:
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Aroma : Citrus, vanilla, fresh oak and honey
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Taste : Fruity sweetness from orange and pear, balanced with spicy oak and light smoke
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Finish : Long, warm and rounded with a touch of dried flowers and toasted barley
The result is an elegant and accessible Highland Park release that will appeal to both new and experienced whisky lovers.
Designed with storytelling in focus
The bottle is adorned with an illustration of a swallow in flight , and the packaging draws on both Nordic nature and the traditional tales that have shaped the culture of the Orkney Islands for centuries.
It is whisky with substance and identity – exactly what Highland Park is known for.

Perfect for spring celebrations or as a personal gift
Created as part of Highland Park's narrative series, Swallow's Return is an ideal gift for someone who appreciates both craft and meaning. It is particularly well suited as a springtime dream - fresh, rounded and with a slightly spicy touch that calls for new beginnings.
What is Highland Park Swallow's Return?
It is a new single malt whisky inspired by the swallow's journey and its significance for change, hope and homecoming – part of Highland Park's narrative releases.
How does it taste?
It has notes of citrus, honey, fruity sweetness and light smoke, making it elegant, fresh and balanced.
Is the bottle suitable as a gift?
Yes, both the taste and the design make Swallow's Return an ideal gift for whiskey lovers and collectors.
When is it available?
Swallow's Return is a limited edition and will be launched in spring 2025 – keep an eye out for it at Whiskystack.com.